Manuals for Lawn Mowers

Question 1

How do I know when to sharpen the blades of my lawn mower? Verified

Sharp blades cleanly cut the grass. Dull blades roughly tears the grass which will quikly turn brown. If the lawn mower produces teared grass, then the blades should be sharpened or replaced.

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Question 2

What is mulching? Verified

Some lawn mowers are able to mulch. Mulching finely shreds the grass and blows it back to the lawn. There the mulch functions as nutrition and protection for the grass.

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Question 3

I accidentally put diesel in my petrol lawn mower, what should I do? Verified

Do NOT use the lawn mower. The only option is to completely empty the tank and fill it with the right fuel.

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Question 4

What is the best lenght for my grass? Verified

To prevent the grass from drying out it should not be too short. It's better to mow the grass more often than to cut it too short. The optimal length it between 3 and 4 centimeter.

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Question 5

Can I mow grass when it's wet? Verified

It is possible, but not advisable. When grass is wet it will lump together during mowing, preventing an optimal result.

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Question 6

What is the right moment to mow my lawn? Verified

The best months for lawn mowing are March to October. Mowing should be done once or twice a week depending on how fast the grass grows. The best time of day to mow the grass is at the end of the afternoon and never in full sunlight. This is to prevent the grass from drying out after being cut.

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Question 7

Can I let a robot mower work in the night? Verified

It's better not to let a robot mower work in the night. Some animals, like hedgehogs, are mostly active at night. They are often not quick enough to escape from the robot mower and can get severely wounded or killed.

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Question 8

At what lawn surface do I choose an electric mower and at which surface a petrol mower? Verified

For surfaces up to 300m² you can use a battery driven mower. For surfaces larger than that it is recommended to use a petrol mower.

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